Sales Account Manager
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: Commercial/Marketing
Salary range: 50000-70000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&amp;G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.

Job description:
We are looking for a Sales Account Manager to join our new office in Chicago. This hybrid role will support revenue generation and manage accounts across the USA.This is an incredible opportunity to join our growing global team as only our second Chicago employee and help expand our existing client portfolio across the USA.In this role you will sell and deliver groundbreaking augmented reality advertising solutions to the world’s biggest brands and agencies. Reporting to Chicago’s head of office, you will support their sales strategies by approaching large organisations, selling campaigns and ensuring smooth delivery in order to nurture long-term relationships with massive brands.This role is varied and challenging; you will work on everything from highlighting the unique value proposition Blippar can offer businesses, to ensuring each campaign’s successful delivery. You will collaborate with our amazing teams in New York and London to continue offering Blippar’s outstanding service to all of our brands.A key player within the campaign delivery process, you will be working closely with both a range of clients and Blippar’s own internal stakeholders. It is a phenomenal chance to assist industry-leading brands on global and local campaigns, and give them the edge over their competitors via amazing AR experiences.

Requirements:
We are looking for dynamic, creative, upbeat individuals with a flair for solving problems and building relationships. You will need to be extremely hands-on when managing campaign delivery, as you will be advising clients on all aspects of augmented reality and offering creative solutions for boosting campaign performance.We are looking for confident, commercially-minded people who understand the impact Blippar can have on businesses and brands. You will be able to identify opportunities, then pitch creative methods for using augmented reality across all areas of a business.Ideally, you have experience selling to C-level marketing contacts, knowledge of pitching bespoke creative products, and a hunger for closing deals. Successful candidates will have:Two years’ B2B sales experience (ideally in advertising, digital or marketing technology)Proven track record hitting and exceeding sales targetsExcellent client-handling skillsStrategic mindset (understanding of how Blippar will benefit the client)Understanding of the digital marketing landscapePassionate about digital media and augmented realityAgile and creative approach to business developmentWorking knowledge of CRM/Sales softwareDriven, autonomous and innovativeReady for an exciting and involving challenge

Benefits:
Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm. As a growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative freedom and control you’ll be afforded; this is a genuine opportunity to shape a brand new medium and the way in which people all over the world use it.You will be working closely, and from the start, with some of the world’s leading brands, media agencies, publishers and educators - including Pepsi, Warner Brothers, Procter &amp; Gamble, Conde Nast, Disney and Coca Cola - developing creative augmented reality solutions for global powerhouses across the full spectrum of industries. What we are doing has never been done before, so an active imagination is something we value particularly highly.Blippar’s senior management team are dedicated, hands-on, approachable people who will nurture your talent and encourage the development of your own ideas; we believe these are key to the continued success story of our platform.Being part of Blippar’s close-knit, passionate, forward-thinking team affords plenty of potential for learning about and getting involved in all sections of the business. As a creative tech company offering spectacular marketing solutions to clients, there are few areas we don’t touch upon. Life at Blippar is a steep learning curve, ideal for ambitious candidates who wish to push themselves into completely uncharted territories.We also offer:Competitive packages21 Days Paid HolidayGreat benefits and shares schemeAmazing Commission and Earning PotentialFlexible working environmentInternational travel opportunitiesWork with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareA challenge to change the worldChance to shape a new industryCollaborative opportunities with huge brandsPlease apply now for more information about this role, or check our careers page for details of other opportunities to work with us.